Blog Posts in Category: HealthyUNH
October 29, 2020
What Are You Really Looking For? Recently, I wrote a blog on Doomscrolling and how endlessly scrolling through social media reading news headlines can wreak more havoc on our mental health than we think. The point of this blog was to draw attention to how damaging some of the current headlines can be to our emotional wellbeing; and ultimately, our spirits. Since writing this blog, I have heard a lot of things about “hopequesting”. After doing some investigating, I learned that hopequesting is... Read More
April 14, 2020
How To Practice Sustainability During COVID-19 During this time, uncertainty and fear are the new norms and many of our regular practices have been upended. Many states, New Hampshire included, are banning reusable bags and closing farmer’s markets. For some, these are their major ways to contribute to sustainability and environmentalism efforts. Never fear, there are plenty of ways to be Earth friendly and stay safe! Pick up litter. With the weather getting nicer and social distancing in full... Read More
January 27, 2020
NAME: Camila Vinha DEPARTMENT: Nutrition - Dietetics ROLE AT UNH: Student YEAR: 2020 What does health mean to you? To me, health means having a healthy and happy mind and body that can support me day to day. What do you do to make a healthy UNH? I try to make a healthy UNH through having a healthy attitude and radiating my own positive energy around campus. I think that simply smiling at people and saying hello can go a long way. How do you stay fit? I like to the gym when I can. I like to... Read More
October 23, 2019
How To Incorporate Exercise Into Your Everyday Life Whether you have a full-time job or you are a full-time student, incorporating an exercise routine into your day can seem impossible. There are so many other ways to get moving when you know you are not making it to the gym. Here are three easy ways to get active during a busy week! Walk! Walking is so underrated and is so good for you. Park further away from your office or classroom to get those extra steps. Take the stairs. Is your office... Read More
October 8, 2019
NAME: JEREMY BATTEN DEPARTMENT: RMP ROLE AT UNH: STUDENT YEAR: 2020 What does health mean to you? To me, health means living a good lifestyle. I think that having a good lifestyle means eating healthy. Eating healthy is a big part of your life and I think people should focus on it more. What do you do to make a healthy UNH? To make a healthy UNH, I encourage my friends to eat healthy at the dining halls. There are so many healthy options provided by the dining halls it's just a matter of you... Read More
October 8, 2019
Tips To Avoid Feeling Sluggish At Work Did you know that sitting at your desk all day long can have similar negative effects compared to someone who smokes cigarettes? It’s easy to underestimate the impact of sitting all day because most Americans do it, and it’s considered the norm. However, according to Time Magazine, “nearly one in four Amerian adults sit for at least eight hours a day.” This was discovered through a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in... Read More
October 8, 2019
Really? We’ve all heard the adage “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But is it really? Multiple studies in recent years indicate that eating breakfast is correlated with: Performing Better on Tests Metabolizing Carbohydrates More Efficiently More Stable BMI Less Occurrence of Depression Better Overall Cognitive Function So, it seems that eating breakfast is important. But most important? That’s still up for debate. Need some ideas for healthy breakfast ideas on campus? Try a... Read More
July 2, 2019
Farmers Markets & CSAs in New Hampshire New England is known for its variety of fruits and vegetables, especially in the summer season. There’s nothing better than tasting fresh corn or tomatoes off the vine. So when you’re in the mood for eating fresh and local, head to a local farmers market. This listing in New Hampshire Magazine can help you find one nearby. Another option for farm fresh veggies is through a CSA. CSA is short for "community supported agriculture." When you join a CSA,... Read More
June 3, 2019
Why You Should Wear Sunscreen As the hot summer months are quickly approaching, it’s important to remember to apply sunscreen. Sunscreen decreases your risk of skin cancer, protects your skin from early aging, and keeps sunburns away. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, everyone should be wearing sunscreen because it helps protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays. The sun is powerful, and no matter who you are, anyone is susceptible to skin cancer. Choosing sunscreen can be... Read More
April 30, 2019
A Revolutionary Workout Technique One day in the mid 90’s in Colombia, a fitness instructor known as Alberto “Beto” Perez was teaching a workout class. Before it began, he realized that he forgot to bring his usual workout mixtape with him. Knowing that he needed some type of music, he decided to grab some Latin albums from his car. When he put the CD’s in the CD player, he told people in his class to just follow his movement as usual. When Salsa, Rumba, and Merengue music came on, he started... Read More
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